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Midweek

Sophie Thompson; Jonathan Franklin; Leon Bosch; Brian Wheeler

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Actor Sophie Thompson, writer Jonathan Franklin, musician Leon Bosch and actor Brian Wheeler join Libby Purves. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Libby Purves
Interviewed Guest:
Sophie Thompson
Interviewed Guest:
Jonathan Franklin
Interviewed Guest:
Leon Bosch
Interviewed Guest:
Brian Wheeler

Brand

Midweek

Saturday Drama

A Christmas Carol

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 5 days

Charles Dickens's classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge is adapted for the voices of actors and the BBC Singers with a full score by the BBCSO. Script and music by Neil Brand. Show more

Contributors

Ebenezer Scrooge:
Robert Powell
Ghost of Christmas Past:
Sophie Thompson
Jacob Marley:
Ron Cook
Mrs Fezziwig:
Tracy-Ann Oberman
Mr Fezziwig:
Patrick Brennan
Bob Cratchit:
Paul Heath
Mrs Cratchit:
Hannah Genesius
Tiny Tim:
Bettrys Jones
Director:
David Hunter

Genres

Inside No. 9

Series 1

Episode 4: Last Gasp

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Dark comedy. Tamsin is very sick, so Jan and Graham asked WishmakerUK to brighten up their daughter's birthday. The charity brings singer Frankie J Parsons. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

4 Extra Debut. Everyone has a novel locked inside of them and painter-decorator Jim discovers the key. Starring Paul Ritter. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Jim has been struck by lightning. Literarily, or so he thinks. Comedy drama starring Paul Ritter and Sophie Thompson. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Jim devotes the week to his novel, but realises he must also win back his wife. Can he do both? Stars Paul Ritter. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Jim's mother Iris has gone missing after revealing a closely-guarded secret. Stars Paul Ritter and Sophie Thompson. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

With time running out, will Jim find a way of using his family woes to salvage his novel idea? Stars Paul Ritter. Show more

Detectorists

Series 3

Episode 3

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for years

Comedy series about two metal-detecting friends. Andy and Lance go to great lengths to protect their land. An audacious theft leaves Lance reeling. Andy quits his job. Show more

Detectorists

Series 3

Episode 6

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for years

Comedy series. Andy and Lance have a last day on the farm, one last chance to pull out all the stops and find that gold. Terry's got a new gazebo. Show more

Detectorists

Series 3

Episode 4

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for years

Comedy series about two metal-detecting friends. Lance is obsessed with finding the thief that stole his gold, while Andy's lies are catching up with him. Show more

Detectorists

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for years

Comedy series about two friends who go in search of their hearts' desire with a couple of metal detectors. Lance and Andy embark on a journey towards the discovery of a lifetime. Show more

Detectorists

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for years

Comedy series about two metal-detecting friends. Lance and Andy are on the trail of the holy grail of metal detecting - the final resting place of King Sexred of the East Saxons. Show more

Detectorists

2015 Christmas Special

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for years

Seasonal episode of the metal-detecting comedy. With his treasure on display at the museum, Lance hasn't found anything in months. Russell thinks it's the Curse of the Gold. Show more

Detectorists

Series 3

Episode 1

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for years

Comedy series about two metal-detecting friends, with a BAFTA-winning performance by Toby Jones. The dark cloud of a solar farm threatens the tranquillity. Show more

Saturday Live

Actor Sophie Thompson

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Sophie Thompson on acting, winning MasterChef in 2014 and family-inspired recipes; Hunted expert Peter Bleksley; and former England rugby player Ben Cohen's Inheritance Tracks. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Aasmah Mir
Presenter:
Richard Coles
Interviewed Guest:
Sophie Thompson
Interviewed Guest:
Peter Bleksley
Interviewed Guest:
Sara Marshall
Interviewed Guest:
Trevor Lyttleton
Interviewed Guest:
Ben Cohen
Interviewed Guest:
Sarah Hyndman

Detectorists

Series 2

Episode 3

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for years

Comedy series about two metal-detecting friends. Russell and Hugh embark on their mission to recover the mayor's chain of office from the car park in Barnfather Woods. Show more

Detectorists

Series 2

Episode 5

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for years

Comedy series about two metal-detecting friends. After recent revelations, Lance, Andy, Becky and Sophie are all trying to come to terms with an uncertain future. Show more

Detectorists

Series 2

Episode 6

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for years

Comedy series about two metal-detecting friends. It's the DMDC's annual rally, and Terry is expecting a big turnout. But for Andy and Lance, will it bring heartbreak or triumph? Show more

Detectorists

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for years

Comedy series about two metal-detecting friends. Terry is keen to help Lance and Andy search at a farm, as he's convinced that's where Larry Bishop has buried his missing wife. Show more